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Need help with a dilemma: '79 930 turbo or Beck based 550 Spyder Replica

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  1. jaldeguer

    jaldeguer Rookie

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    #1 jaldeguer, Apr 4, 2014
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    This may seem like a silly dilemma but I'd like to hear your opinion. I've been collecting a few Porsches for over a decade or so and have been fortunate to have kept a few 356s and a few early 911s. Now, Im on to my next purchase and torn between a very well put together Beck-based 550 Spyder Replica with a 356 engine transmission and brakes or an ROW '79 930 Turbo.

    A number of friends and relatives (including my kids) are suggesting I go with the Spyder as this would look good in the garage with the rest of the collection. And since I already have an '89 930 cab, another 930 wouldnt do much to my line up.

    My contention is that while a spyder would be fun to own and probably enjoyable to drive and most of all, good to look at in the garage, it won't be as fun and as valuable as the 930. Question is though, do I really need another 930? Or do I just have fun with the Spyder? By the way, both are offered to me at the exact same price.

    I would appreciate your inputs.

    J.A.
     
  2. CharlesE

    CharlesE Formula 3

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    what condition is the 930 in? i have driven a buddies 89 turbo cab and it is a diffent experience than my 79 coupe. to me a 79 930 coupe would compliment the 89 cab. i'm sure the beck is a kick to drive and yea it would look cool in the garage. if it were me, i would get the 930 and see it if works for you. if not, sell it and you pobably will get more for it than you paid. seems there are always nice becks for sale but 79 930s are getting scarce and more expensive.

    one beck that i really like is the 904 tribute.
     
  3. gt4me

    gt4me F1 Veteran

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    3.0 Turbos are on the up, I'd say that's the smarter purchase.
     
  4. bbs911

    bbs911 Formula Junior

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    I say go for the one that presents the greater opportunity and to me, that seems to be the 930. Who cares if you already have one? If you're still interested in this '79, then obviously you wouldn't mind adding another. You can always find or build another Beck, but if this 930 fits your criteria, that's probably harder to duplicate again if you pass this time.
     
  5. GuyIncognito

    GuyIncognito Nine Time F1 World Champ
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  6. henryr

    henryr Two Time F1 World Champ
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    where, when, how, $$ is the 930 ?

    i think beck and pass the 930 on to me... ;)
     
  7. bluedog111

    bluedog111 Karting

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    930 first or both.
     
  8. Canine64

    Canine64 Formula Junior

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    930 hands down
     
  9. ferraripete

    ferraripete F1 World Champ

    hard to believe we are even having this discussion!

    is there really a decision here or a proverbial no brainer?
     
  10. 09Scuderia

    09Scuderia Formula 3

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    the 550 is garage art. The 930 is garage and autobahn art. The 550 is a kit car...and will be a pita to sell on. If you want something different...look into the 997.2 GT3RS...
     
  11. WPOZZZ

    WPOZZZ F1 Veteran

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    Get the 930, not a replicar.
     
  12. GuyIncognito

    GuyIncognito Nine Time F1 World Champ
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    no kidding.

    85 single mirror TR or Datsun based 250 GTO replica? : confused:
     
  13. jaldeguer

    jaldeguer Rookie

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    I hear you guys.. Thanks!
     

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